by Anne Elliott | Feb 12, 2010 | Blog, Homeschooling Methods, Parenting
It’s February, and here in snowy Minnesota, our local public school planned two days of vacation into their calendar — today and Monday. I think it’s a good idea, since school starts feeling a little “old” this time of year....
by Anne Elliott | Aug 28, 2009 | Blog, Parenting
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother’—which is the first commandment with a promise— ‘that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’ Fathers, do not...
by Anne Elliott | Jul 31, 2009 | Bible, Blog, Homeschooling Methods, Homeschooling Philosophy
We know that the Bible says we are to impress God’s commands on our children by talking about them when we sit, walk, lie down and get up (Deuteronomy 6:4-9). That’s all the time! We homeschoolers have an advantage here, simply because we have more time in...
by Anne Elliott | Apr 29, 2009 | Blog, Homeschooling Methods
by Laura Q. — used by permission I’m not patient, I’m far from organized, and I’m not disciplined. But guess what? We’re doing great! It would be very very hard to do worse than the public schools in educating your child. My daughter...
by Anne Elliott | Apr 28, 2009 | Blog, Homeschooling Philosophy
I have to say “amen” to Robin Sampson’s recent post called “Replacement Theology is Anti-Semitism.” She carefully explains this popular theology and why it is so dangerous. I applaud her efforts. This topic has been popular in our house...
by Anne Elliott | Oct 1, 2008 | Blog, Homeschooling Philosophy
The following is a quote from the introduction to a wonderful book, Celebrate the Feasts of the Old Testament in Your Own Home or Church, by Martha Zimmerman. I thought it was very good… “Hey, Mom! You’re right! Habakkuk is in the Bible.” Sure...